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Plus, only elite NFL players get the million dollar contracts, the rest are at league minimum, which many silicon valley devs surpass.

• eropple 9y ago
  I wouldn't say "many" Valley developers make more than $465,000 (rookie minimum) and I definitely wouldn't say that "many" Valley developers make more than $775,000 (a four-year veteran minimum). However, the earning potential certainly is stretched out. Practice squad, players, however, make about $120,000 per season, which is certainly in the ballpark.
  • le-mark 9y ago
    Oops, I should've verified, last I remember the league minimum was on the order of $250k. Apologies!
    • eropple 9y ago
      No worries--I mean, the point you're making remains valid.
    • Bud 9y ago
      Also let's take into account that players only get these salaries for a few years, on average. NFL average career lengths are brutally short: 3.3 years according to the NFL Players' Association.